General information
BrandVolvo
Model 480 E
Generation 480 E
Modification (Engine) 1.7 (102 Hp)
Start of production 1989 year
End of production 1990 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.1 l/100 km 46.12 US mpg55.39 UK mpg19.61 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg39.79 UK mpg14.08 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 10 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.1 kg/Hp, 99 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.3 kg/Nm, 137.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 102 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 59.3 Hp/l
Torque 142 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 104.73 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code B18E
Engine displacement 1721 cm3 105.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 83.5 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1030 kg 2270.76 lbs.
Max. weight 1410 kg 3108.52 lbs.
Max load 380 kg 837.76 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 160 l 5.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 660 l 23.31 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4258 mm 167.64 in.
Width 1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height 1323 mm 52.09 in.
Wheelbase 2503 mm 98.54 in.
Front track 1416 mm 55.75 in.
Rear (Back) track 1426 mm 56.14 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size14